BIJAPUR JAMA MASJID | Full History | Walls of this Masjid Decorated with Gold | Ajmer Ride Ep - 03

Bijapur Jama Masjid, built between 1557 and 1686, is the largest and the first constructed mosque in Bijapur, Karnataka. One of the finest mosques in India, it is a massive structure with huge dome shaped. It was constructed during the period of Adil Shah I, a ruler of Adil Shahi Kingdom, to commemorate the Talikota victory. Later during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, many alterations were made and a gateway was erected on the eastern side. He also painted the floor with 2,250 squares for the worshippers. Jama Masjid holds a copy of Koran, written in gold. It also has a large hall that is divided into 45 compartments. The Barah Cummon created with twelve interleaving arches, The ambience of this Masjid is something which has to be felt only by visiting, And as this is a national monument even women are allowed inside the masjid. Follow me on instagram   / thetigerofmysore   #tipusultan #tipu #thetigerofmysore #mysore #karnataka #history #hyderali #mysorekingdom #tiger #bijapur #adilshahi #golgumbaz #jamamasjid